This was a difficult job. I understand the reasoning for making it difficult, we don't want our cars to be easy to break into. Thank you for this video, it did help me greatly. What I did as a temporary fix was to drill small holes in either side of the broken handle and put some stiff wire between those holes. It allowed me to be able to open the door while I waited for the new door handle to arrive. Thanks again for the video, it really helped a lot.
@MultiTman1000 Жыл бұрын
Very good vid for this project. I think this is the second handle I have replaced on my 97 Camry. But your tip on putting the rear bolt in from the outside was worth the time it took to watch the whole video plus the idea that the replacement part uses different bolts from what was stock! This is a keeper of a video! KUDOS!!!!
@moe_kayali Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I did this repair today. It was reasonably straightforward for someone who's got DIY but not car-repair experience. Took me about 1:30 hours. I preferred these instructions to the 1A Auto instructions (that video has better shots though, if you're unsure about what the latch looks like, check out the 1A auto video). I got the right bolts from my neighborhood hardware shop before starting. Did not need any special tools (WD40, hairdryer, etc.) in the mild Seattle fall. Thanks again, great to have a functioning handle on my car again!
@westcoast73805 ай бұрын
Thank You...... This Girl Did It!!!!!! The screws are not fun to remove or put back on where they are located. The aftermarket door handle I bought needed different screws.
@mikeemaus6173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Video, helped a great deal. When I replaced mine, one of the things I did was stuff rags and paper in the bottom of the door so I wouldn't lose any bolts or nuts into the recess there....
@TheOriginalMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Nice tip and applies to many projects on cars. Who hasn't spent way too much searching for tools and fasteners dropped while working on cars?
@corry70405 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit, and comment on your work. Brave man prying on plastic parts below freezing temps (-: BTW, the opposite jaws on the caliper are for taking "inside" measurements (e.g. when measuring from the edge of a nut to the end of the bolt before cutting).
@MuddyAzian5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, did this today. The part at 5:37 is by far the hardest part (getting the metal rod out). I sprayed WD40 on it, and used a hair dryer. I'm not sure if either that helped or not. What finally worked was using pliers with my right hand on the metal rod, and just pulling with a lot of steady force, while wiggling the rod as much as I could. The two plastic/vinyl caps come off really easily in the summer, with a small screwdriver and gently pulling with gloves.
@ftchico15 жыл бұрын
Great video. Now i can help my neighbor replace the handle on her 2000 Camry.
@TheOriginalMechanic5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and way to be a good neighbor!
@DougCeleste4 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic Where do you buy those alternate screws for the new door handle?
@TheTruth-ge7fj4 жыл бұрын
@@DougCeleste hardware store
@LakePlay2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Getting that second bolt in is a nightmare. Using tape may be what I need to do also.
@josephfriedling91904 жыл бұрын
Really good video, especially the "heads up" regarding bolt length and hardware. Thanks!
@sethporch Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@q-m-q1362 Жыл бұрын
Respect to you for being able to do this
@anthonymatthews56565 жыл бұрын
Watched your video, it took me about an hour to replace thr handle. One thing I did wrong was that I removed the screws before I removed the latch arm. Big mistake. Thank you.
@ericunderwood11866 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful. Thank you for posting, got a late start on replacing my door handle today. Got to finish the job tomorrow. A pain in the ass to do but cheaper paying a dealership or a garage to put it on for ya. Again, thank you for posting. 👍
@TheOriginalMechanic6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. You're right, this job has it difficulties but I hope this video helps.
@ericunderwood11866 жыл бұрын
The Original Mechanic, your video helped me out a lot, got the job done yesterday after I got off from work. Next thing I have to get done is replace the speaker on the driver side. Seen where it was busted due to it's age. But that will be an easy fix.
@phillipwayneblanchard Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Saved me time! Thanks!
@jameskeough46205 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an excellent video done in COLD weather no less!
@fenrrin78732 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great video, it made fixing the door handle so much easier.
@Ace-yf3xf5 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m getting ready to change mine!
@geoffeis82373 жыл бұрын
Me too
@MichaelLivingston-me3 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. Now I will have to go and do mine. Thanks for posting.
@arpydee42604 жыл бұрын
Overall a good video, but, about 9:20 into the video, you attach the bottom left 12 mm bolt, which attaches the lock cylinder to the handle. What you don't mention is that you also attach the lock rod into the lock rod clip and "lock" the rod into place. You talk about how there is "just enough room" to install the handle, but that you might scrape your paint a little. You don't show the process and hassle of getting the handle in the opening. MUCH trial and error showed me that the "key" to installing the handle with the lock rod installed is to get your key and turn it counter-clockwise while pushing the inside part of the handle through the opening. This "shortens" the handle and makes it MUCH easier to get through with the lock rod installed. Otherwise, it is a frustrating proposition.
@JohnSmith-nl1er Жыл бұрын
The guy is alot more trouble than he needs to do?! Blow dry the screw covers? Stop over cooking it. Sad
@pendleton333126 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. I really enjoyed watching it in its entirety
@blk95gsrt3 жыл бұрын
I may have missed it in the video, but why didn't you just reuse the original bolts? I see you have new bolts in there that are too long, but what about the original bolts?
@DougHinVA5 жыл бұрын
the big plastic plugs will go in easier with a touch of ChapStik on the friction-causing edges. I broke the outside passenger door handle in VERY cold weather by not warming the latch first. Now I have to replace the outside handle. Be patient and do NOT force a plastic latch
@SakisGrandma4 жыл бұрын
I broke mine off this past winter. :(
@nemo49075 жыл бұрын
Just had to replace the driver handle on my 98 Camry 217,XXX miles. Between the wrong length screws initialy stress cracking the brittle plastic and thousands of uses, I feel lucky that mine has made it so long. It's a know weak design that Toyota redesign for the next gen. Of the 23 '97-'01 in my local yard, ALL had missing or broken driver door handles. Ever wondered what the other pointy things on the top side is for?, other than jabbing in your hand? 8)
@mrredpill40725 жыл бұрын
My 2000 Camry door handle just broke n my car is at 86,000
@michaelzolman2642 жыл бұрын
Video is good but the quickest and easiest way is .. First u pop out and disconcert that handle rod rod with a long handle screwdriver ... And then take out the two top bolts and the handle will come out just enough where u can disconnect the lock rod .... Replace back the same way but do not tighten front bolt tight at all as you or going to have to have some play in it to install that outer bolt ... Then tighten them up and Snap handle rod back into place I had to put wd on it so it would pop back in the new one easier ... Put back together every thing and you or good to go..... It only took a hour from star to finished if you tackle it like this ...Cheers
@jesussanchez78073 жыл бұрын
Nice my friend this video really help me. Thanks so much!
@rogerwilliams44664 жыл бұрын
Be sure use correct bolt/screw. My new handle didnt come with bolt so i used old ones from original handle. I ended up cross threading bolt-hole and now have to order a whole new-new handle.
@lawrencebigelow35495 жыл бұрын
I'm in Arizona, where the heat kills plastic; worries me with my 2000 @>270,000 miles. I already have replaced one rear handle, and as I prepared to replace the front passenger side (whenever there's a break in the heat from the 100's), my front driver side broke, and it's on order now. So glad am I to view your help, and I mean helpful instructions. Thank you for the quick and dirty solution to a task which can be a very long frustrating ordeal; i.e. trying to reattach the lock to the rod from the inside. And you solved the question,"What's this for? Where did it come from?"
@mrredpill40725 жыл бұрын
With the aftermarket part what size are the bolts n do u need washers ?
@DIYOneForAll3 жыл бұрын
You did a good job
@Chevy32782 жыл бұрын
1. Interior door handle-the one with the locking lever- has two clips on the top and bottom toward the side facing away from the hinges. Be careful and try to unclip these or you might break the actual handle itself. 2. My ebay replacement did not come with bolts. 10 mm bolt fits in the side away from the key cylinder, a 12 mm works good for the threaded hole near the lock cylinder, and gives the added length as this side supports the lock cylinder. 3. My handle came with a phillips screw for securing the top of the lock cylinder, this is not a tapped screw, its self tapping, but was too short. Use the original screw for this, it is self tapping, do this before installing the handle so it's pre tapped for the new handle. 4. Use your key to hold the lock cylinder in place from the outside, makes it easier to line the lower bolt up under the lock cylinder. 5. Use some wax on your socket to keep your 10 and 12 mm bolts in the socket so you don't need a magnet to find them when they fall inside the door. 6. Only have to remove the rod that opens the door, not the one going to the lock cylinder. Have a telescoping magnet to fish the bolt when you invariably drop one inside the door. Took an hour. These tips should help.
@TheOriginalMechanic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share those helpful tips for this tricky job.
@craphittingthefan94455 жыл бұрын
I like the wrest protector you ware it looks to keep you from getting cut up.
@TheOriginalMechanic5 жыл бұрын
Might be tendinitis acting up.
@AL190304 жыл бұрын
I was able to fix it myself because of this video, so thank you very much!
@fastechsystems4044 жыл бұрын
The lower rear bolt is much harder to put back in than to take off. Don't tighten the upper rear bolt completely until you get the lower holes lined up. You need good finger tip dexterity to get lower one in the hole and started in the threads. Don't let bolt fall or you'll need a magnetic retriever to find it.
@azmike42023 жыл бұрын
Lucked out. Bought replacement handle, but only had to use plastic clip from handle to lock rod. Couldn't find a clip locally, so took one off replacement door handle. 1997 Camry.
@yousef362 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@alirazmjou21493 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video
@JosiahBaltazar4 жыл бұрын
Literally just did mine it worked perfectly! Thank you 👏🏽
@armandoaguilar47892 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to fix just the handle part without having to replace the whole thing?
@jayson81372 жыл бұрын
Guees its my lucky day to do this . Lol . Wish me luck 😂
@occipitalneuralgia23395 жыл бұрын
This looks very hard to do when you can’t see inside to get all those parts unscrewed. Plus, I don’t have all those tools ( non mechanical person here). The sawing the length of the screw sounds crazy too. No wonder it all costs so much to have a shop replace the door handle.. Looks as much fun to do as enduring a root canal.
@usagainstthem995 жыл бұрын
get the shorter bolt at ACE
@MissDiva3244 жыл бұрын
Wish I could do this but I have no experience with any of this stuff and I don't want to spend $200 or more to take it to a dealership... would taking the car to a local auto-shop or mechanic be cheaper? How much would you charge for this job? You're amazing!!!
@TheOriginalMechanic4 жыл бұрын
I would think a shop might do it for less than $200. Just call around and describe the job and I bet you find someone more reasonable. All I work on is my own stuff.
@MissDiva3244 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic Thanks so much!! Just for an idea of a rough estimate of the price range, how much would you say this job would cost around? Somewhere in the $50-$100 range? I'll mention this conversation to future mechanics and see if they agree or not...
@TheOriginalMechanic4 жыл бұрын
@@MissDiva324 I think somewhere in the $50 to $100 range should be possible.
@MissDiva3244 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for all your help!!! Have a great day! God bless!
@chido000000003 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video 👍
@brentbeenken99312 жыл бұрын
I swapped the door handles on my 2018 4Runner and now I can’t open the driver side rear passenger door from the outside, it makes a weird sound when I pull the handle too. Any advice/suggestions? Thanks!!
@maynarderiickson52964 жыл бұрын
It was about 30 below when my outside drive side broke I took a couple zip ties . Making sure plenty room for finger. It's 6 month later like it just fine except for once . I was talking to someone and standing passenger door looking away from car. And when opening it as I swung it open my finger was still in there when trying to swing it wide open only little painful for 10 seconds
@TheOriginalMechanic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your pain lol
@babylonaliking5 жыл бұрын
This is very useful video
@erickimmy14934 жыл бұрын
Just bought this car, 3rd one. Love them..but the previous owner replaced this handle and it's a bit loose. I'm going to attempt to tighten the bolts up
@TheOriginalMechanic4 жыл бұрын
Good luck and thanks for watching.
@yeulakho65746 жыл бұрын
that generation of Camry had cheap crappy door handles.
@bobmac18195 жыл бұрын
yes, my broke twice
@Pizzalover-uo1qf4 жыл бұрын
As well as the interior door handles.
@JusEric2564 жыл бұрын
Just those generation of Toyotas. 2001 Avalon is the same
@brucebuell75284 жыл бұрын
My 2000 Camry door handle does not have threaded screws it’s all plastic with self tapping so I had to find the correct screws that would fit into the replacement parts yipes!
@georgebarbperkins6793 Жыл бұрын
Look at 1A Auto’s KZbin video (comes up same search) for the complete disassembly-avoid some head aches!!!
@fastechsystems4044 жыл бұрын
Take the door panel completely off and doing this will be easier. Keeping it on could damage your door speaker if panel jams into it.
@davidinthestudio58676 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks!
@TheOriginalMechanic6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@michaelzolman2642 жыл бұрын
Its a 6mm by 12mm perfect fit
@Nathan-gi9mm3 жыл бұрын
So all I need are 3 M6-1.00 x 10mm fine threaded bolts?
@itspurewater7773 жыл бұрын
I did this and my lock won’t lock, I will try to lock the car and it automatically unlocks.. any suggestions?
@quentinboswell9003 жыл бұрын
Make sure you have the bracket lined up straight (that's on the lock cylinder).
@itspurewater7773 жыл бұрын
@@quentinboswell900 ok I’ll check that out when I get back to working on it thanks! It’s only when I hit the lock button from the control switch, it will lock and unlock and all the other doors will lock and unlock to
@quentinboswell9003 жыл бұрын
@@itspurewater777 if I'm reading your comment right, that's what it's supposed to do.
@fastechsystems4044 жыл бұрын
1997 original handle finally broke. It has never been replaced before.
@zuri45166 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@jamesjohnson5363 жыл бұрын
Is the process the same for a 2001 Avalon? Thanks
@TheOriginalMechanic3 жыл бұрын
I can't say for sure but I would think it is the same.
@bxbomba215 жыл бұрын
Anyone have a video for a 99 solara? Took my panel off & things dont look exactly the same, even though its just a 2 door version of a camry.
@ahmadarshad3002 жыл бұрын
Does it can be replaced in Avalon 95?
@TheOriginalMechanic2 жыл бұрын
Not sure. You would have to compare yours with the one in the Camry in the video.
@abbigalestevenson37594 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know where the lock rod clicks in at the bottom?
@mtsanchez272 жыл бұрын
How do I find the paint code on my car?
@TheOriginalMechanic2 жыл бұрын
I always check online to find out where the code is located on a given car or truck.
@mtsanchez272 жыл бұрын
@@TheOriginalMechanic thanks
@jimkelley58122 жыл бұрын
Seems like it would have been easier to use the original self-tapping mounting bolts rather than having to hacksaw the new mounting bolts.
@davidfurman92373 жыл бұрын
I managed from the inside after 5 hours lol
@geoffhastings33426 жыл бұрын
Is a 2001 avalon the same? cant find a video
@jamesjohnson5363 жыл бұрын
I have the same car and also cannot find a video.
@alatayspeedstars78082 жыл бұрын
От души брат✊🏿
@Howrider655 жыл бұрын
Every one of these cars I saw in Florida had broken handles.. Toyota should of replaced them for nothing even though they were old cars. They were real junk.
@usagainstthem995 жыл бұрын
haha...
@yaoyayo58686 жыл бұрын
i need parts for mine
@josuemajano84752 жыл бұрын
It’s not easy to do it.
@khotimamir75904 жыл бұрын
U can sent to indonesia ailen jawa east
@robclark9168Ай бұрын
Peace of junk. What should of taken one hour took a lifetime. Threads for bolts not flush way off center the ends I noticed were raised on an angle so removed all the thead inverts the heat gun and replaced flush ( a complete nightmare ..) Then put back in and pulled on handle and lift rod popped our so took apart and put in vice and lift rod would not SNAP into handle so drilled hole bigger and put rod in pushed plastic clip down and zip tied it against rod through hole opening ..put back together then worked fine but inside lick botton wouldn't move up with flicking key fob ..took a chug whisky break then pulled out new inside handle cover ( since worked fine without cover so indside to tight for handle and knob ) and filed that down at top and bottom and then it all worked fine... Buy OEM !!!!!!!!!
@sampson48868 ай бұрын
Explains why the part is only 10$ lol.
@weswooldridge70514 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's pretty close. Lol
@tomroethke5 жыл бұрын
That’ll do pig.
@girmayirgu16465 жыл бұрын
,la
@Radar882692 ай бұрын
Please - Please - Please DO NOT use these cheap Chinese handles they WILL break in less then 6 months. You'll be doing it again in no time.
@JohnSmith-nl1er Жыл бұрын
Annoying and not a confident mechanic, your "chances" ? Yiu either do it or don't, don't whine.